The rules of Eurovision 2022 confirm that the EBU has again capped the contest at a maximum of 44 competing countries. That’s two fewer than the previous limit of 46.

The new maximum is noted in the rules of the 2022 edition of the contest — that were inadvertently leaked earlier this week by a broadcaster. The EBU is clear about the maximum number of competitors, stating that “a maximum of 44 Members shall be allowed to participate.”

The new maximum of 44 was first introduced for the 2021 edition of the contest. Prior to that, the contest was capped at 46. The lower limit may be a consideration of keeping numbers down at a time of pandemic precautions.

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